70 Ways to Save the Earth

By choosing a renewable energy supplier, not only are you reducing the amount of fossil fuels you consume per year. You are also creating awareness to the need for increased development for renewable energy sources. This also helps to improve continued national energy security.

To cut back on the amount of batteries you buy and throw away, why not use rechargeable batteries instead.

If you are running low on battery on your smartphone and do not have a charger, instead of scrambling to find one, switch your phone to flight mode in order so save more battery as it cuts down on the amount of energy your phone consumes.

Installing a domestic wind turbine can allow you to reduce your energy dependance on the electric grid, although it has some limitations: its small scale doesnt allow it to harvest a lot of energy and it doesnt supply electricity constantly.

Portable heaters are an alternative technology to central heating systems for space heating purposes. Unlike central heating, they provide “spot” heating, and require a larger energy consumption per unit of supplied heat. They are, therefore, a less efficient and less eco-friendly option.

By constantly changing the temperature on your thermostat, you end up using more energy than necessary, and can cause your air conditioning system or furnace to run inefficiently. It is better to leave the temperature setting alone for long periods of time.

If you have some old clothes, dont throw them out. Instead, you could either swisch them – throw a party and exchange clothes with your friends – or donate them to charity. You can also style brand new outfits out of them to reduce your textile waste.

Recycling is a way to reduce landfill waste that not only applies to plastic, paper or glass. Appliances and electronic devices contain plastic, metal and other non biodegradable materials. It’s therefore very important to recycle them once theyre no longer of use, so their impact on the environment is minimal.

While grocery shopping, instead of buying a bag, take your own bag or reuse an old plastic bag you have lying around in your home. Not only do you save money on bag purchases in store, you are reducing environmental pollution.

Instead of using plastic cutlery when eating out why not switch to biodegradable cutlery? This helps to reduce the amount of plastic waste we have in the environment and increases the need to switch to eco-friendly alternatives.

Bringing your water bottle with you not only saves you money but also reduces the amount of bottles wasted each year on Earth. Always choose to refill your water bottle with tap water – it takes about 1.5 gallons of water to manufacture just 1 plastic bottle of water!

By purchasing organic food, you can help support a type of farming based on the use of natural substances, and more sustainable agricultural techniques than those developed by industrial farming.

Buying second hand products is not only affordable and helps to promote local business and charities, it also helps to reduce the demand for clothes manufacturing and reduces the amount of clothes thrown out that are usually found in landfills.

Even though awareness among the general public has raised considerably during recent years, when it comes to recycling, further efforts are necessary to make sure household waste does not end up contaminating nature.

Paper bills not only require cutting trees and using toxic chemical products, but also burning fuels during their distribution. By deciding to receive your bills electronically, you are prevent many harmful process from taking place.

Alternatively, instead of recycling, why not reduce the amount of goods you consume? This not only saves you money but in the long run prevents you from having to throw away a large number of items that you no longer need.

For your writing and printing purposes, why not using recycled paper instead of regular paper? It not only reduces deforestation and the use of toxic chemical products, but also the amount of paper present in landfills. Also, recycled paper is cheaper than regular paper but still the same quality.

Use paper more efficiently by printing or writing on both sides of it. You will save on the amount of packs of paper you buy, reducing the amount of deforestation that goes on during paper production. This saves up to 50% of the costs associated with paper!

Buying products locally reduces the amount of environmental pollutants we are exposed to, since products won’t need to travel as far. This also helps to preserve farmland by using locally grown products.

The process of making a handcrafted product requires much less material and energy than its industrial equivalent. By purchasing handcrafted products you will also help to preserve local businesses threatened by multinational corporations.

Avoid buying fruits and vegetables that arent seasonal. They are either transported from longer distances or grown in unnatural conditions.

Opting for your own organic soap promotes health benefits as the soap is made from products that have not come into contact with pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers which often contribute to pollution and global warming.

By eating less meat, not only are you benefiting from increased health overall, you are also reducing the amount of greenhouses gasses emitted in the livestock sector to raise cows, pigs and chickens. Be “meat conscious” and reduce the amount of meat you consume!

Using eco-friendly stationery allows a reduction in the amount of wasted stationary found in landfills, and also reduces the amount of trees cut in order to produce it. You also reduce the amount of fossil fuel based inks being used to make pens by opting for vegetable based inks instead.

Organic beverages are made with natural ingredients and have no synthetical elements added. They are therefore a healthier alternative to regular beverages both for you and the environment. The avoidance of artificial chemicals will be especially beneficial to your body’s organisms.

Not only is biking a great way to exercise, it also helps the environment by reducing the amount of fuel burnt into the atmosphere. Bikes need less energy than cars in the production process and do not need any motor oil or toxic batteries.

Buying a hybrid car guarantees it will not produce as much CO2 as a regular car by itself. But the electricity used to power it is very often produced by burning fossil fuels. Therefore, its important that electricity comes from renewable energies.

Buying an electric car guarantees it will not produce as much CO2 as a regular car by itself. But the electricity used to power it is very often produced by burning fossil fuels. Therefore, its important that electricity comes from renewable energies.

Use public transport to reduce the amount of CO2 you produce with private transportation. By commuting in a more efficient way, public transport can move more people the same amount of fuel burned and this type of transport uses green energy more often than private cars.

By opting to travel by train instead of planes for medium distance you cut back on the amount of CO2 emitted into the environment by up to 90%.

Running an errand or going to the grocery store? Walk instead of taking your car. Not only are you getting fresh air and moderate exercise, you are actually cutting back on the amount of CO2 you emit into the environment and reduce the traffic in your town.

Not only does carpooling save you money, it helps to protect the environment by cutting down on the number of cars and vehicles on the road. This helps to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other pollutants that are emitted into the environment.

E-tickets are increasingly popular among travellers due to its convenience. Theyre also good for the environment, since they save a lot of paper.

Certain electrical appliances need to be turned off at night instead of being left on “phantom power” – standby mode. An average home has about 40 products that drain power constantly. These products are unnecessarily leaking electricity, especially your TV, gaming devices, etc.

Depending on the kind of light bulb you use, its advisable to always turn them off when you dont need them. The next time you buy a light bulb make sure you buy either a halogen bulb or LED lights as they have the highest efficiency compared to incandescent lights.

Dont run more tap water than you need. Simply turn the faucet off! This will save you money on your next water bill. You can save water by using a dishwasher, keeping a bottle or pitcher of water in the fridge or placing a cistern displacement device in your toilet.

Using natural or organic beauty products ensure that you are reducing your environmental impact by not using products that are made of heavy chemicals. You also avoid irritation to your skin and unwanted side effects that could be damaging to your health.

Taking shorter showers might seem hard or impossible but this can be done efficiently with a timer. Shorter showers reduce the consumption of hot water. Compared to a typical shower that can waste up to 20 liters of water per minute.

Instead of having your food scraps sent to a local trash facility, compost them. Households usually throw away 474 pounds of food per year. By composting, the amount of food that is wasted is reduced and that compost can even be reused as manure in your garden.

Instead of having your food scraps sent to a local trash facility, compost them. Households usually throw away 474 pounds of food per year. By composting, the amount of food that is wasted is reduced and that compost can even be reused as manure in your garden.

Usingthe full load setting for washing your clothes is an efficiency measure. Also, using cold water and cold water detergent in your washing machine is more eco-friendly. Why not combine the two techniques to get clean clothes in an extra efficient way?

Laptops are more energy efficient than desktops because of their extended battery life. Laptops can be up to 80% more efficient than desktop computers. Also, if you use a laptop, then consider investing a little bit more to get one with an LCD screen.

Most hygiene products contain toxic ingredients. By switching to natural or organic products not only are you protecting your skin. Choosing organic hygiene products prevents unsafe toxins from entering your body and improves your overall health.

By reducing the amount of unnecessary mail that is sent to your mailbox, the need for cutting down trees is diminished and the amount of paper that is wasted is reduced. This allows for increased environmental sustainability without the need for increased paper production and consumption.

Reading books from the library guarantees a reduction of paper used to produce them when compared to purchasing them. Moreover, its very likely that, overtime, they accumulate in a pile. So the next time you need a book, grab your library card and head to the library.

By using energy efficient light bulbs such as halogen or LED light bulbs you end up saving on the amount of electricity you have to pay for on your utility bills by up to £40 per year.

Always turn off your appliances instead of leaving them on standby mode, although it may seem like they are not in use they are actually still consuming a large amount of energy. By switching them off you are actually saving a considerable amount on your energy bills throughout the year.

By opting to shower instead of taking a bath, you end up reducing the amount of water used (by 30%). This helps you save on your utility bills. Even more so if you install a combination boiler or a solar thermal system with a water flow control valve.

By using old wood to make furniture not only are you preventing useful things from being sent to landfills and saving trees, you can use the wood for cooking, heating, toys, tools and furniture.

Instead of tumble drying your clothes during the warmer months of the year, why not opt to hang your clothes outside to dry or put them in a drying cupboard? Its a green and free option.

This might sound like a minor measure for saving water, but, by fixing leaking taps you will save a much larger amount of water than you may think. This will have an effect on your utility bills.

Boiling water consumes a considerable amount of energy. Therefore, make sure you dont boil water unnecessarily and, when you need it, make sure if anyone else needs it too. This will allow you to save a lot on your utility bill.

To avoid washing your dishes or clothes more than once, always opt to fill your washing machine and/or dishwasher to the maximum. This way, you will save on the amount of water needed for household chores.

Instead of opting for cooking tools from your local homeware store, why not choose to buy sustainable cooking tools such as eco friendly cutting boards or biodegradable pots? This allows for reduction of old cooking tools being placed in landfills over time and reduced worldwide pollution.

Hooked on coffee? Switch to energy friendly coffee that is free of chemical pesticides, that is grown in shade, fair trade and if possible home brewed, since not only does it reduce the environmental impact and waste produce based on your daily coffee consumption, it also tastes great.

The installation of apps that check the chemical composition of products does not only help you avoid toxic and unsafe products, it also reduce the amount of chemical pollution in the environment.

Individually packaged foods use about 1/3 of energy inputs needed for food consumption as they are being shipped across the country to different locations. Instead opt for locally produced or grown produce as they are environmentally sustainable and require less energy.

Instead of using plastic cups provided at work, bring your own from home. Doing so reduces the amount of plastic cups consumed per person in the office and reduces the amount of plastic that is thrown away.

Instead of using harsh chemical-based household products opt instead for products that are safe for the environment. Alternatively you can make your own natural cleaning products. Not only is this a great way to reduce chemical pollution in the environment; long-term health benefits are also accomplished.

By donating your left over paint, you will be reducing the amount of chemical and toxic waste that would have been found in the environment if you had simply disposed of your leftover paint.

In addition to making a rational use of water, its a good idea to install low-flow faucets and showerheads. This measure will significantly reduce your water consumption and, as a consequence, your utility bills.

Most of us dont consider setting our computer to sleep or hibernate mode when we step away from it for a few minutes, but that would save a considerable amount of energy and money on a monthly basis.

Using timers to turn on and off outdoor lights would constitute a very efficient way of saving energy that is consumed for lighting purposes.